The platform introduced in version 3 includes important changes that affect the way you
install and administer the application. This topic provides an overview of those
changes, the platform, and the tools that come with it.
Through a design that supports a more focused set of components (in particular,
application server and database servers), the platform provides a standard, reliable,
and better-integrated environment that makes it easier to optimize the applications
deployed on it. The platform -- especially its deployment as an package -- also makes
installation much easier by removing the need to follow instructions (including
component-specific issues and limitations) specific to particular combinations of
application server, DBMS, and so on.
Note: If you're upgrading, Jive Software provides
tools for migrating your existing deployment. Be sure to see the Installation Guide
for more on
Migrating Data from an Unsupported DBMS and the contents of your
jiveHome directory.
Here's a high-level list of the things that are new or changed with the platform's
introduction:
- System Components were
chosen to create an integrated, standard platform that can be more fully
optimized.
- Database server support was tuned to the PostgreSQL and Oracle DBMSes.
- Application server support is optimized to the Apache Tomcat instance included with
the platform. Other application servers aren't supported.
- Supported operating systems include Red Hat and SuSE Enterprise Linux.
- Tools were included to make managing the application easier and more reliable.
- The jiveHome directory became the jive.instance.home environment variable.
Related Content
You might be interested in other documentation related to the platform. The following
topics include references and guides for making the most of the platform and
applications installed on it.
| Document |
Description |
| Platform Run Book (Linux,
) |
Basic system commands for managing the platform. If you need to
handle something quickly, start here. |
|
Operations
Cookbook
|
Sample configurations and script examples for long-term
operations. |
|
Application Management Commands
|
A reference for commands you can use to maintain your managed
instance. |
|
System
Requirements
|
System components and technologies supported in this
release. |
|
Installing and Upgrading
|
Step by step instructions for installing the platform. |